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A Houston man received a 27‑year federal sentence after prosecutors said he coordinated an event that led to the sexual abuse of a toddler, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.
Food & Drinks in ...
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill is opening a standalone Austin Highway restaurant near Terrell Heights; permit records show construction targeted to finish May 1, 2026.
Two people were detained after a man was shot twice in downtown San Antonio; the victim was taken to a hospital and is expected to be OK as police investigate.
A DPS traffic stop in Starr County last Sunday led to a federal human‑smuggling arrest and five people referred to Border Patrol. Troopers noted colored wristbands linked to cartel tagging.
Real Estate & Development in ...
IBC Bank filed plans to convert a downtown office tower into a $164M JW Marriott on the River Walk, a 301‑room adaptive reuse set to start construction in mid‑2026. The move comes as local hotel metrics sag.
A man who ran into a gas station with a deep forehead wound was hospitalized after an apparent machete attack on San Antonio’s Northwest Side. Police recovered a rusty machete and are searching for a suspect.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Heightened inspections and lane closures left some drivers waiting up to five hours to cross into Brownsville.
Local experts warn 'ghost tapping' — hidden card readers that can trigger contactless charges from inches away — has surfaced around crowded San Antonio events. Tips include RFID sleeves, mobile wallets and quick reporting.
Sheriff Javier Salazar held a live briefing after an undercover sting targeting online solicitation of a minor; deputies asked the public to share tips with detectives.
Three people were sentenced in a Laredo human-smuggling case tied to a migrant’s death. Prosecutors say the network used stash houses and coordinated ledgers.
Retail & Industry in ...
Einstein Bros. Bagels is planning a 1,927-square-foot Far West Side shop in San Antonio, with construction slated for June 2026. The location would join five other local storefronts.
The Western District of Texas reposted a DHS Know2Protect example showing how Kendall Carter used fake profiles to prey on teens — he’s now serving 30 years.
A tractor-trailer crash on U.S. Highway 83 south of La Pryor killed two people Wednesday morning and briefly closed the road between La Pryor and Crystal City.
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